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Trump's Bill Could Move Space Shuttle Discovery to Texas

HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 3 – The tax bill allocates $85 million to move Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston despite Smithsonian's $300 million cost estimate and relocation risks, driven by Texas senators' efforts.

  • On Tuesday, the Senate approved President Trump's $4.5 trillion tax and spending package, which includes $85 million allocated for transferring the Space Shuttle Discovery to Space Center Houston.
  • The Discovery Relocation Act, proposed by Senators from Texas, Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, emphasized that Houston’s prominent role in spaceflight history justifies the city hosting the Space Shuttle Discovery.
  • Discovery, retired in 2011 after 39 missions and currently on display at the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center, flew more miles than any other shuttle and supported key missions like launching the Hubble Telescope.
  • The Smithsonian estimates moving Discovery would cost $300 million or more and poses risks of damage during transport, but a vendor experienced in heavy equipment estimated $5 to $8 million for the move.
  • The relocation could recognize Houston’s historic role in human spaceflight, but NASA’s budget faces steep cuts with over $3.4 billion slashed from science funding, raising uncertainties about program priorities.
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The Washington Post broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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